Eggs in coffee? Yep. It’s called Vietnamese Egg Coffee and it’s delicious.
Coffee with eggs?!
Seriously, you would never think that eggs and coffee were meant to be together. It may sound weird but have you heard of Vietnamese Egg Coffee? It is another invention that is popular in Vietnam, especially in the capital city of Hanoi.
Interested to find out more and to try it for yourself? Keep reading! But please note before continuing: Consuming raw eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
What is Vietnamese Egg Coffee?
Vietnamese Egg Coffee is made by whipping egg yolk until it is frothy and poured on top of a cup of strong brewed dark coffee. The robust filtered coffee and velvety whipped egg cream contrast each other perfectly as the flavors hit your taste buds. You only need a few simple ingredients that are easily found in your kitchen to make a cup of this coffee.
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What You’ll Need to Make Vietnamese Egg Coffee
The Tools
The Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee. (You can use any type of coffee but I chose Café Du Monde ground coffee for its grind and flavor.)
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 8 oz boiling water
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Bring water to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Prepare the Vietnamese coffee filter. Add ground coffee to the filter.
Screw the top filter screen until snug, then loosen it a quarter turn. This is to prevent over tightening. Then set the filter on top of your coffee mug.
Step 3
Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of hot water to moisten and swell the coffee.
Step 4
Now fill the filter with hot water.
Adjust the drip by either loosening or tightening the top filter screen. Aim for 5 minutes of brewing time.
Step 5
While coffee is dripping, let’s get the egg yolk out of the white. Whisk the egg yolk at medium speed for about 30 seconds.
Step 6
Add in sugar and continue to whisk at medium speed for 1 minute. Then add in sweetened condensed milk. Whisk at high speed for 1 minute or until egg yolk is smooth and fluffy.
Step 7
Remove the filter system when coffee has stopped dripping.
Step 8
Pour the egg cream on top.
Voila! You’ve just made yourself a cup of Vietnamese Egg Coffee.
This coffee is so tasty that it might replace your normal coffee, yet it is so quick and simple to make.
I am sure this velvety, sweet and flavorful hot beverage will be on your next to-try list. Please leave your comments below and let me know what you think.
Vietnamese Egg Coffee Recipe
Vietnamese Egg Coffee
Materials
- 2 tablespoons ground coffee
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 8 oz boiling water
Tools
- Vietnamese coffee filter
- Electric hand mixer
- Clear coffee mug
- Glass measuring cup
Instructions
1. Bring water to a rolling boil.
2. Prepare Vietnamese coffee filter. Add ground coffee to the filter. Screw top filter screen until snug, then loosen it a quarter turn. This is to prevent over tightening. Then set the filter on top of your coffee mug.
3. Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of hot water to moisten and swell the coffee.
4. Now fill the filter with hot water. Adjust the drip by either loosening or tightening the top filter screen. Aim for 5 minutes of brewing time.
5. While coffee is dripping, take egg yolks out of the white. Whisk at medium speed for about 30 seconds.
6. Add in sugar and continue to whisk at medium speed for 1 minute. Then add in sweetened condensed milk. Whisk at high speed for 1 minute or until egg yolk is smooth and fluffy.
7. Remove the filter system when coffee has stopped dripping.
8. Pour the egg cream on top.
Notes
Consuming raw eggs may increase risk of foodborne illness.
